The Stroller, Dec. 30, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Leechburg Elks to host annual hoop shoot event

The annual Leechburg Elks Hoop Shoot free throw competition will be at noon Jan. 15 in the Leechburg Area High School gymnasium, Center Avenue.

Boys and girls age 8 to 13 are welcome to participate. Students will be divided into age groups as determined by their age on April 1, 2022. For details, contact event director Anthony Shea at 724-842-8071 or ashea247@comcast.net.

Participants wanted for local military history project

Producer John Bailey is seeking local veterans to be interviewed for his “Southwest Pennsylvania Goes to War,” video history project.

There is no cost to participate. To be considered, contact Bailey at jbproducesresearch@gmail.com.

Help needed at Vandergrift Meals On Wheels

Vandergrift Meals On Wheels is in need of regular and substitute volunteers to help with food packing, driving and delivering.

To offer your time and for more information, call 724-567-7893.

Thank you

The Westmoreland County Marines held their Christmas Groceries for Veterans Families In Need distribution Dec. 19 at Hillcrest Shopping Center, Lower Burrell. Thanks to Community Market the Marines were able to provide 17 families with about $200 in groceries per family and one family also received toys for Christmas. “Semper Fi, Marines, you did an outstanding job.”

Calendar

Apollo

Friday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will host a New Year’s Eve bingo at 8 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open with a full menu. There will be four Early Bird games, 17 regular games, four specials and a must-go jackpot that will pay $500. Cost: $30, includes a hot dog with kraut. Tickets: Shelby, 724-549-1601 or Gina, 724-594-6187.

Jan. 8: A vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. All vendors needed. Cost: $20 per table; without electricity, $15. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

Buffalo Township

Monday: Zion United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. in the church Family Life Center, 438 Bear Creek Road. Appointments recommended. Bring ID. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit vitalant.org and click on the Schedule Now or New Donor buttons. Search for group code C664.

Harrison

Tuesday: Harvest Church will offer a GriefShare class for those experiencing grief Tuesdays beginning Jan. 4 at the Allegheny North Campus, 1333 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Book fee: $20. Details and registration: 724-548-5643.

Jan. 6: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer an internet literacy class at 6 p.m. in-person at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights. Online access via Zoom.us also available. Learn how to stay safe while browsing the web, avoid scams and how anti-virus programs protect your devices. Reservations required. Reservations: visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Jan. 19: A trivia competition will be at 6 p.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Form a team of up to four members of family and friends. The winning team will receive a gift card to Dairy Queen. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Kiski Township

Sunday: An all you can eat breakfast will be from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Firehall, 1037 Route 56. Menu: scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, waffles, pancakes, French toast, home fries, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, toast and beverages. Cost: $11; age 4 to 12, $6.50; age 2 to 3, $2; younger than 2, free.

Leechburg

Today: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Face masks and social distancing required.

New Kensington

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Saturday: Community Clothes Closet will be closed for the holidays. The Closet will reopen Monday.

Jan. 8: A spaghetti dinner to benefit lung cancer patient Chris Ploski and his wife Emily will be at the Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road. Gift basket donations are being accepted for a silent auction. Details: Davis, 412-378-6296 or the Eagles, 724-335-7811.

Springdale

Friday through Monday: Springdale Free Public Library will be closed for the New Year’s holiday. The library will reopen Jan. 3 for normal hours. Details: 724-274-9729.

Wednesday : Springdale Free Public Library will have an evening storytime and crafts from 6 to 7 p.m. for children of all ages at the library, 331 School St. Face masks and reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Summit Township

Jan. 23: Table reservations are being accepted for an antique and classic bicycle swap meet set for 8 a.m. to noon at Shindigs LLC Event Center, 705 Herman Road. Vendor set-up will begin at 6 a.m. Cost: $30. Details and reservations: Jeff Rapp,724-287-8048 or Howard Gordon, 724-205-8172.

Vandergrift

Friday and Saturday: Vandergrift Public Library will be closed for the New Year’s holiday. Details: 724-568-2212.